CHEM123
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CHEM 123 - Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Letters and Science
Full Course Title
Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry
Instructor Name(s)
STAFF
Course Description
Study of Earth's biogeochemical cycles with respect to carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur. Introduction to the science of climate change, including effects of global warming on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Environmental impacts of fossil fuel and biofuel technologies. Chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, with emphasis on ozone depletion, photochemical smog, acid rain, global ocean acidification, soil and groundwater contamination, and environmental costs of industrialized agriculture.
Unit Value
3
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
3
Recommended Preparation
Chemistry 1C.